Ride being held in honour of the late OPP Constable Marc Hovingh

A ride to commemorate the legacy of a late OPP officer will be held on Manitoulin Island

Last year, on November 19th Manitoulin OPP Constable Marc Hovingh, died while on duty.

The Ontario Provincial Police has partnered with the Hovingh family and the Manitoulin Island communities to memorialize his life and service to the community.

A cycling event, the Marc Hovingh Memorial Island Ride, will take place on September 18th to create a legacy of Hovingh’s life.

In the spirit of how he lived his life, the ride will be raising awareness and funds for The Ontario Provincial Police Youth Foundation aiding those in need.

Choose one of the three riding routes OR plan your own route and ride where you live, either way, please register your ride.

Three ride distances to choose from if you are attending OR plan your own route and ride where you live:

33km – Around Mindemoya Lake ride (10:30 am start time)

The Lake Mindemoya route offers paved shoulders along Highway 551 and is an ideal family route with lots of rest stops scattered throughout. It is very picturesque!

68km – The Green Bay ride (9:30 am start time)

The Green Bay route offers paved shoulders along Highway 551 and Highway 540.   This Route has lots of Hills and Scenery, which includes a variety of landscapes and lakes.   It’s an excellent route to challenge your hill climbs and cardio.

136km – The Manitowaning ride (8:00 am start)

The Manitowaning route offers a challenge over the distance and has paved shoulders along Highway 551, Highway 540, and Highway 6. This Route has; Hills; Scenery; Lakes and Distance.  It’s an excellent distance route through Island Settlements.

*All cyclists are directed to follow the rules of the road, none of the planned ride routes will have roads closed for the event.

To register: go to: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ontario-provincial-police-youth-foundation/events/marc-hovingh-memorial-island-ride/?

ONE – Choose a ride for free, and donate in Marc’s name to OPP Youth Foundations, by entering the amount you wish to donate,

TWO – Click on “REGISTER” and complete the information,

THREE – Attend and ride one of the planned routes* OR plan your own route and ride where you are in Memory of Marc

If you are not able to Ride and wish to contribute, Enter a donation in Marc’s Memory. (Click on register to process your donation.)